Ironworker arrival

   / Ironworker arrival #11  
Ok help me out here. I have never spent any real time around metal working machines. What can a "Ironworker" do. I am guessing it will shear metal up to a given size and serve as a punch. Does it have other functions?

MarkV

They are so useful. Yes, they cut, shear, notch, punch, bend...tube, sheet, angle, channel, etc but they make doing these things so fast and precise. An experienced operator can make duplicate items or custom work that looks like factory made ( or better) and do it fast. The first time you watch a good operator run one you see how they utilize all the functions and what it means to be able to stand at one station and make a cut, punch a row of holes, notch some corners then make a couple of bends and presto...you've got a custom bracket or hanger or whatever.....it's like magic! I've got to go take a cold shower..... Check out some of the manufacturer's demo videos on You Tube
 
   / Ironworker arrival #12  
Good question Bill so I put some steel angle iron in. All I had here was 1/8th x2" so I made a few cuts and there was no distortion at all on any of the pieces. I also cut some 1/4 aluminum angle as well with no distortion. I snapped a few pics of it to show you. Maybe you just got a blade out of adjustment?

i'm not completely familiar with either of these exact models, but i know the metalpro uses a slug-type shear. i'm assuming that the edwards doesn't. the slug-type shear is very much like a punch where it pushes a small piece out when cutting, hence the term slug. i would guess this may have to do with requiring support on both sides of the shear to keep the metal from tipping up while cutting. some metalworking machines i have seen/used have hydraulic hold down clamps that engage before the shear.
 
   / Ironworker arrival #13  
i'm not completely familiar with either of these exact models, but i know the metalpro uses a slug-type shear. i'm assuming that the edwards doesn't. the slug-type shear is very much like a punch where it pushes a small piece out when cutting, hence the term slug. i would guess this may have to do with requiring support on both sides of the shear to keep the metal from tipping up while cutting. some metalworking machines i have seen/used have hydraulic hold down clamps that engage before the shear.

Aparently mine is a slug type shear. I called the manufacturer when I got it and they said this was normal. This probably also reflects in the price. The Edwards are top of the line but out of my price range.
Bill
 
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Aparently mine is a slug type shear. I called the manufacturer when I got it and they said this was normal. This probably also reflects in the price. The Edwards are top of the line but out of my price range.
Bill

Bill it's still better than a torch or cut off saw. I've seen them on Youtube and looked like a nice machine.

The Ironworkers I looked at were GEKA. Great machine but expensive. The Piranah was an outstanding machine but my quote for a P50 (50 ton) was $30.000 plus shipping plus options which was nuts.

The Scotchman is a good unit but more than the Edwards with out any tooling. The Baileigh is another very good unit but just to expensive for my taste.

I went with the Edwards because it was under $10.000 with nice options included. The tooling may take a little longer to change over but that didn't matter much to me and I got the 60 ton model with a pile of tooling for much less than the other ones mentioned. I've used this Edwards all day now and I think it's the best deal that's out there hands down. Makes perfect cuts and built like a battle ship plus it's built in the USA :thumbsup::cool:

 
   / Ironworker arrival #15  
This one is the 60 ton model. I ordered it with a set of punches, a heavy duty gauging table kit, pedestal die table,48" manual back gauge, a fabricators protractor and a 8" four way brake.


Fantastic tool, you big tease.
 
   / Ironworker arrival #17  
Bill it's still better than a torch or cut off saw. I've seen them on Youtube and looked like a nice machine.

The Ironworkers I looked at were GEKA. Great machine but expensive. The Piranah was an outstanding machine but my quote for a P50 (50 ton) was $30.000 plus shipping plus options which was nuts.

The Scotchman is a good unit but more than the Edwards with out any tooling. The Baileigh is another very good unit but just to expensive for my taste.

I went with the Edwards because it was under $10.000 with nice options included. The tooling may take a little longer to change over but that didn't matter much to me and I got the 60 ton model with a pile of tooling for much less than the other ones mentioned. I've used this Edwards all day now and I think it's the best deal that's out there hands down. Makes perfect cuts and built like a battle ship plus it's built in the USA :thumbsup::cool:


I wish more Americans had as much American Pride as our favorite Canadian.:)
 
   / Ironworker arrival #18  
Bill it's still better than a torch or cut off saw. I've seen them on Youtube and looked like a nice machine.

The Ironworkers I looked at were GEKA. Great machine but expensive. The Piranah was an outstanding machine but my quote for a P50 (50 ton) was $30.000 plus shipping plus options which was nuts.

The Scotchman is a good unit but more than the Edwards with out any tooling. The Baileigh is another very good unit but just to expensive for my taste.

I went with the Edwards because it was under $10.000 with nice options included. The tooling may take a little longer to change over but that didn't matter much to me and I got the 60 ton model with a pile of tooling for much less than the other ones mentioned. I've used this Edwards all day now and I think it's the best deal that's out there hands down. Makes perfect cuts and built like a battle ship plus it's built in the USA :thumbsup::cool:


I must have missed this email earlier, and I"m shocked at the price you paid for your iron worker. You can't even buy a USED Scotchman down here for that let alone it be 60 ton. WOW, I can see why you purchase it. Way to go Paul!!!:thumbsup:
 
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I wish more Americans had as much American Pride as our favorite Canadian.:)

Thank you my friend. I know many Americans and all of them are considered friends. I have a buddy in Iowa that I've known for over 10 years. Our family's exchange Christmas gifts every year and I've never met him in person. we chat each week via net and some times we call. I designed a Die cast Mack B61 for his web page. you'll see it in one of the photo's I just added for your viewing pleasure.

My Army son has worked along side the American troops and we all look at Americans as our friends. I'm glad you noticed the pride because it's really there.



I must have missed this email earlier, and I"m shocked at the price you paid for your iron worker. You can't even buy a USED Scotchman down here for that let alone it be 60 ton. WOW, I can see why you purchase it. Way to go Paul!!!:thumbsup:

Edwards is by far the best value out there in the Ironworkers. I'm not saying it's the best because I've never seen another Ironworker before but they're the best value in my opinion. I should have had this years ago. It's built like a battleship and it's made in the good old USA :D Just can't get this smile off my face :D
 

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   / Ironworker arrival #20  
Thank you my friend. I know many Americans and all of them are considered friends. I have a buddy in Iowa that I've known for over 10 years. Our family's exchange Christmas gifts every year and I've never met him in person. we chat each week via net and some times we call. I designed a Die cast Mack B61 for his web page. you'll see it in one of the photo's I just added for your viewing pleasure.

My Army son has worked along side the American troops and we all look at Americans as our friends. I'm glad you noticed the pride because it's really there.





Edwards is by far the best value out there in the Ironworkers. I'm not saying it's the best because I've never seen another Ironworker before but they're the best value in my opinion. I should have had this years ago. It's built like a battleship and it's made in the good old USA :D Just can't get this smile off my face :D

I see that you have quite the collection, but I don't see an antique traffic signal in there.:D I might have to look at what it would take to ship one your way for restoration. IMO, it would look good in your collection.:thumbsup:
 

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